STORIES
Archeology to historic courtyardsWelcome.
The city trip around Balıklıgöl in Şanlıurfa opens to different layers of history with extra-centre stops such as Göbeklitepe and Harran. Separately planning walks and environmental journeys within the city allows you to see the character of each area more easily.
Don't think of the city as just a transit point. Choose from the historical and natural stops below; make room for a table in your itinerary to meet the local cuisine.
Şanlıurfa · Follow the trail.
A museum door, an old street, a break in nature, you choose the stops of your route.
Göbeklitepe Örenyeri
Göbeklitepe is a prehistoric site located about 18 kilometers northeast of the Şanlıurfa province center, about 300...Read the official guide
Balıklıgöl
The area, referred to as Balıklıgöl, is located in Eyyyübiye district of Şanlıurfa and southwest of the city centre, with the lakes Aynzeliha and Halilürrahman and various religious and...Read the official guide
Harran Ören Yeri
Harran Ören Place is located in Harran district, about 44 kilometers south of Şanlıurfa. The historic city of Harran is located in the center of Harran Plain. The city is named in the Torah.Read the official guide
Arabi Cami
The mosque is located on Mahmut Coşkunses Street in the Çepe Mahallesi Harrankapı district of Urfa. This mosque is also called the "Old Arabi Mosque" in its inscription on the minaret pedestal of the mosque...Read the official guide
Attar Pazarı Camii
The building known as Market Mosque is in Hashimiye Square. It is named after Attar Market, which is located at the entrance to the market. Whereas the original name of the structure is Historical Mosque...Read the official guide
Aziz Petrus Ve Aziz Paulus Kilisesi
St. Peter's and St. Paul's Church is northeast of Şanlıurfa Ellisekiz Square, on top of a 6th-century church relic, 1861...Read the official guide
English summaries are adapted from the linked Turkish Culture Portal sources. Check each official source for current visiting, restoration, accessibility and ticket information.
Şanlıurfa in pictures.
Another look, another discovery.
Şanlıurfa — another layer to explore.
Şanlıurfa · Your car rental plan
When combining the city and nearby sights, include pickup/return locations, passengers, luggage and vehicle category in your request. Confirm the full price, handover arrangements and availability with the supplier.
Inspired by Turkish cuisine / Artificial intelligence illustrationŞanlıurfa food traditions
a place at the table.
The local kitchen is one of the most enjoyable ways to meet the city. In the Cultural Portal, you can explore the tastes recorded for this city below, and you can find the story and preparation of the food from their official sources.
Food names and links: T.C. Ministry of Culture and Tourism Şanlıurfa cuisine. Menu availability varies by business and season.
Şanlıurfa · Where to eat
Check the menu, location, and service time from the enterprise's own channel before you leave.
Cevahir Han
You can review the business's own introduction to the local kitchen and row night. Confirm the event schedule and booking conditions separately with the meal.
Kadıoğlu · Eyyübiye
Source checked: 28.10.2026Explore the neighbourhoods.
Search for restaurants around your accommodation on a map. Contact the business directly for the current menu and address.
Search restaurants on map An external map search opens. No points, comments, or restaurant photos are copied.Take your time.
Make time to explore.
This is an idea of a visit; it is not a distance or shortest path ranking. Create your plan by checking the districts and opening conditions of the stops.
- 01For your first discovery
An introduction to the city
GÖBEKLİTEPE ÖRENYERİ · BALIKLIGÖL
Find first stop on map - 02
- 03When you have time
Expand route
ATTAR PAZARI CAMİİ · AZİZ PETRUS VE AZİZ PAULUS KİLİSESİ
Find first stop on map
Before you go.
When visiting historical sites
Visiting layouts of museums, places of worship and worship structures may vary. Watch directions in protected areas; check photo and accessibility conditions from the official source.
How to plan vehicle delivery?
Şanlıurfa Specify delivery district, neighborhood and dates when creating a demand for it. Contact the delivery company at the airport, hotel or different point; clarify the deposit and insurance conditions through the offer.
Without taking a lunch break
Local food is not expected to be available in every restaurant. Ask to operate your menu, allergen and diet requirements; the resource date shown here is not a guarantee of up-to-date service.
Southeastern Anatolia / Other stories.
Southeastern AnatoliaAdıyaman
Nemrut'a uzanan tarih
Southeastern AnatoliaDiyarbakır
The city surrounded by walls
Southeastern AnatoliaGaziantep
Mosaics, caravanserais and bazaars
Content checked: 2026-10-28. The links are for informational purposes; they do not include a paid ranking or visiting guarantee.